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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think that it is unlikely that a kid who isn't asking to do those kinds of activities now will suddenly discover them as an adult.

You need to do what you need to do to keep a happy home, but at some point he will stop growing and with no habit of being active, a "homebody" can quickly become a lonely 20-something with a weight problem.

I'm not saying he necessarily will, just that maybe if the three of you can dredge up an interest in anything active at all, or if he has a vague interest in something, it really might be beneficial to try to pursue it.[/quote]

Total BS. I grew up in a family that never played any sports and never did any hikes. My parents are still couch potatoes.

I am 40 now and every single year I am trying to learn something new. I got a diving license when I was 20 and still dive every year. I ran my first race at 30 and keep running now. I learned to swim at the age of 25 (when I saw the ocean for the first time). I tried yoga and pilates for the fist time at the age of 35 and loved it so much! I accidentally walked into the kickboxing class last January and now doing it once a week. I tried for the first time TRX and using it once or twice a week now. I still have a tennis on my bucket list (I wait until retirement).

I never had a weight problem. Was 105 lb at 5'2 prior to having kids and 115-120lb now. [/quote]

Total BS? Why? Because you "found" activity in middle age? You do know that's unusual, right? Most people pick up habits like finding time to be active, when they're young.

I also note that your kids are being raised entirely differently, so you will have no way to know if they would have followed in your path or not.

I'm not sure why these conversations always end up being about the benefits of organized sports. I agree that teamwork and sportsmanship are great to learn, but the lifelong habit of getting out of your house and being active is something that does not require team sports. What it does require is a little bit of effort, whether to find a place to do it (skating, rock climbing), someone to teach you how (swimming, tennis), or just to fit it in your schedule (walking, running), or to get gear that fits and is in good repair (biking), or, if you are so inclined, to find a team (ultimate, soccer).[/quote]

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